It tastes just like the sound of a brass band from an elementary school for the profoundly deaf falling down two flights of concrete stairs. Just sayin'

What a lovely cocktail. I like my scotch smokey so I made it with Ardbeg Uigeadail. Even though it's only 0.5cl it makes itself present. The name is certainly fitting because both the taste makes you think of a cigar and the way you consume it. I thought the rum would make it sweeter but it's more like it's building on the earthiness of the Cynar. It would be really interesting to test it with a split base of rum and a blended scotch like Monkey Shoulder. The recipe is great though as is!

Am in love! It works with such a variety of spirits. I finished my 1 liter bottle of Cynar - it took a minute even for as often as I use it lol!! I substituted Eda Rhyne Amaro Obscura- delicious. They are - were - my favorite spirits company. Their Appalachian Fernet is the best I’ve had. Tragically their distillery was a victim of hurricane Helene here in North Carolina rebuilding - if they can - will take a long time. Whenever I can use top quality local - I always do. Support independents!!!!

I tried this one with a dash of Turkish Tobacco Bitters (Fee Brothers), and it turned out to be one of the most unique experiences I've ever had with any beverage. Made it with Eldorado 8 (1) and Goslings (2/3). The specs are spot on—absolutely astonishing!

Made per ratios described (though drank on the rocks), does indeed have a nice heavy tobacco flavor. Next time the yearly cigar comes up may need to mix this for everyone. Definitely a light sipper though, was overpowering on my first big taste.

Careful with the absinthe…I did a light wash, poured any remaining out, and I feel it still overpowered my drink…maybe I needed a higher proof rum that the Barbados rum I used. Much easier drinking though that expected…might up the peated scotch next time!

Been almost four years since I first made this. Today, second time ever having it... Kitchen sink version, but so good... 1:1 El Dorado 8 to Ango 7, 1:1 Amaro Sfumato to Cardamaro... 'cigar' flavors still in play. Delicious.

I found the Bene a bit too forward (and Cynar a bit too hidden). I took 5 ml of the former and gave to the latter instead (and added another dash of Ango), and I find it better fits my boozy/dry leaning tastes.